Current Development
Orpheum Theater Auditorium
Theater Ceiling after Restoration Aug 11, 2009
Paint Scheme - Before
New Paint Scheme (Partial)
Summary: Thanks in part to the generous contribution of the Bruce Crammer Estate, the Orpehum Theater is being restored to it past beauty. This 600+ seat Rapp & Rapp Theater built in 1914 has not had a major upgrade since Kerasota Theaters stopped showing films in 1986. The theater was saves from the wrecking ball thanks to P.A.C.A and the City of Champaign. The Theater is currently serving as home to the Orpheum Children’s Science Center. When complete the entire auditorium will be restored. Future phases include new heating and cooling systems, flooring, and the stage. If you are interested in contributing toward this restoration effort please contact the Orpheum Children’s Science Center at 217-352-5895.
Estimated Completion: November 2009
Contractors: New Prairie Construction
University Avenue Streetscape
University Ave Streetscape
300 Block North Side of University Before
300 Block South Side of University Ave After
Summary: Upgrade of sidewalks and curbs, installation of new lighting and street trees. Complete overlay of street surface and pavement markings
Estimated Completion: June 2009 – August 2009
First Bank – 114 West Church Street
Rendering provided by RATIO architects
July 20, 2009
May 8, 2009
March 16, 2009
February 2009
Summary: Complete renovation of former Great Impasta into full service bank with drive through facility
Estimated Completion: Fall 2009
M2 on Neil Street
M2 on Neil (Sept 15)
View from M2 Condo
Trevit Mattis Bank Facade being Reinstalled
View of Downtown and Campustown from Condo
Summary: Mixed use development featuring ground floor retail, office and 51 condominium units.
Square Footage: Retail 22,000SF / Office 100,000SF / Condo 800SF – 2,000SF
Confirmed Tenants: DESTIHL Restaurant and Brew Works, BankChampaign
Estimated Completion: November 2008
View M2 on Neil’s Progress Here: webcam
Hill Street Parking Structure
North Elevation Design
South Elevation
West Elevation
Work continues on third floor (Sept 16)
Final flooring being completed (Nov. 4, 2008)
January 23, 2008
Summary: 600 space Municipal Parking Structure
Type of Parking: Hourly visitor parking, variable lease rates, residential parking
Estimated Completion: February 2009
Russell Building
Russell Building (Rialto Theater) Aug 2008
Russell Building (Sept 15)
Russell Building(Nov. 3, 2008)
Summary:Exterior restoration of origonal brick and window repair.
